Using a Formula Of $\frac { 1 } { 8 }$

question 85

Multiple Choice

Using a formula of $\frac { 1 } { 8 }$  ounce of sun block, $\frac { 2 } { 3 }$ ounce of moisturizing cream, and $\frac { 1 } { 4 }$  ounce of lanolin, a beautician mixes her own brand of skin cream. She packages it in $\frac { 1 } { 4 }$  ounce tubes. How many tubes can be produced using this formula?

• A) \(5 \frac { 1 } { 4 }\)  tubes
• B) \(1 \frac { 1 } { 6 }\)  tubes
• C) \(3 \frac { 2 } { 9 }\)  tubes
• D) \(2 \frac { 1 } { 6 }\)  tubes
• E) \(4 \frac { 1 } { 6 }\) tubes

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